Waistaways Team Chat - MARCH 2022
Replies
-
@planemonkey " I lie in bed and get mad at myself for food and exercise choices and I get all motivated then as the day goes on I relax, start to slip with choices, and don't carry out the plans I made in the morning."
@Terytha "I'm just not... there. Mentally. I know what I need to do but it's so much harder than it was."
@Kali225 "Crazy that that is the whole point of this calorie-counting thing and I am totally disregarding it!"
@DD265 " Binge eating is not helping my stress/uncertainty/frustration (or weight loss!) and yet I keep doing it, so a new approach is needed. "
ALL of this is right where I'm at. When I wrote I was disgusted, it was disgusted with my lack of will power - I KNOW what I need to do but still can't/won't/am not doing it. Somewhere in my brain is a little 'switch' that slipped into the off position and I need to turn it on again.
I think the #1 thing I need to get started is MOVING more. While the weather is turning mild I have no excuses. If I could get up early and get an hour in the garden every morning - would get needed work done and set myself up to be an angel all day.
@micki48 thinking of you!
@happimess01 Fabulous!
5 -
Username ashleycarole86
Thursday weigh-in
PW 170.6
CW 172.83 -
1
-
For those struggling to workout out consistently, I could share what has been working for me. Initially, I went to the gym to gain size and strength and I struggled a lot. I wasn't feeling very motivated. But now that I have made some noob gains, my motivation for going is to not lose them. if I cant get to the gym for 2-3 days in a row, I start feeling like my muscles are disappearing. The fear of losing my gains is a far better motivator than the desire for making new gains.4
-
@PlaneMonkey Medium is awesome! What a great feeling, enjoy!1
-
happimess01 wrote: »For those struggling to workout out consistently, I could share what has been working for me. Initially, I went to the gym to gain size and strength and I struggled a lot. I wasn't feeling very motivated. But now that I have made some noob gains, my motivation for going is to not lose them. if I cant get to the gym for 2-3 days in a row, I start feeling like my muscles are disappearing. The fear of losing my gains is a far better motivator than the desire for making new gains.
This! It is always motivating to feel the muscles starting to slip from amazing/awesome/strong to meh/tired/unmotivated. The feeling of strong is such a happy place it is easier to stay there and keep working out. Slipping does not feel good at all!
Keeping food on track is much harder! Eating feels good, at least temporarily. When I get into that place @eggfreak is describing up there with all the quotes about loss of control, willpower, and just plain old will, I start to feel panic at the thought of getting back on track. It is weird, and it happens to some degree every single time. I get into an eating pattern that I know will not lead to anything good at all, but the thought of breaking it is scary.
A few things that can help -- The good old "one perfect day" (or one perfect meal at a time of day when it is hard to hang on).
- The one free day per week - save up all the pent up need to eat more for one day, and be strict for 6.
- Find ways to declare a meal over - tooth brushing, taking a walk, drinking water and waiting 20 minutes, etc.
- pre-log if you can, and brag about it in your head so that you stick with it. Brag to a friend or partner too!
- Water before food. Veggies before anything else.
- Brilliant discipline in the grocery store. This one is the most important for me. If it is not in the house, I can't overeat it.
- Know your triggers, make subs by texture and quality. Crunchy, sweet, salty, whatever tends to send you over the edge, plan some substitutes. Don't buy anything you will go crazy on!
- Hear your teammates voices in your head. Ask them for some help and they'll be there.
Add to this list! You have to keep changing strategies or you'll keep finding ways around them.4 -
Well folks, it's my turn to go down with COVID!
I took my dog for our normal lunchtime walk this afternoon and my lungs were just gassed.. came back and tested and sure enough....
03/16 exercise:
11 minute outdoor bike ride + 10 minutes upper body strength + 8497 steps5 -
ashleycarole86 wrote: »Well folks, it's my turn to go down with COVID!
I took my dog for our normal lunchtime walk this afternoon and my lungs were just gassed.. came back and tested and sure enough....
03/16 exercise:
11 minute outdoor bike ride + 10 minutes upper body strength + 8497 steps
I thought that might be the case when you posted about your 11 minute ride. Did not sound like you! Take it easy and get well fast. Let me know if you need anything!4 -
ashleycarole86 wrote: »Well folks, it's my turn to go down with COVID!
I took my dog for our normal lunchtime walk this afternoon and my lungs were just gassed.. came back and tested and sure enough....
No fun! Hope it's quick and smooth for you. In less than 2 weeks you should be back at peak performance.
Hey @micki48, how's the progress? Was there anything that didn't fit into the truck? I hope you're getting enough rest.
2 -
Username: Bowens1973
PW: 170
CW: 173
Gain: 3.0
No excuses here - we had Ash's Dad in from out of town and that meant more eating out than normal and I "failed to plan" so I "planned to fail". We'll get em this week fo' sho! 😉5 -
PlaneMonkey wrote: »Non-scale victory to announce! I now fit into a size medium life vest. I can leave the size XXL hanging in the shed. I haven't been a size medium anythingsince I was a teenager! Can't wait for boating season.... 😁
Way to go Courtney! That’s great. Update—everything fit on one truck after all. We drive up tomorrow. Our stuff is delivered and off loaded Monday and Tuesday.ashleycarole86 wrote: »Well folks, it's my turn to go down with COVID!
I took my dog for our normal lunchtime walk this afternoon and my lungs were just gassed.. came back and tested and sure enough....
@ashleycarole86 Oh no! Wishing you a quick recovery. Rest. Good for listening to your body. Hope you feel better soon.
Tomorrow is the day we drive to our new house. Thanks for all the good wishes. It seems I have my appetite back. Good but we’ll see what the scale says about that…whenever I find it. 😂
@jugar Reminder—I need a pass for tomorrow’s weigh in.
3 -
Happy driving @micki48 - I'm glad everything fit in the truck. Now you get a quiet weekend before all the stuff arrives and has to be unpacked! I hope it is a good relaxing time before all that happens.
Ready for Friday? Let's go!
@Steph1498
@Pearl4686
@Micki48 (excused for sure!)
@gak71
@EvMakesChanges
@conleywoods
@bonnie_red
@ells_bellz
@collegelyfe17
@jugar
@happimess013 -
CW - 169.8 lbs
weight should be up next week because I plan to indulge a little bit today. Will eat at maintenance starting tomorrow though4 -
happimess01 wrote: »CW - 169.8 lbs
weight should be up next week because I plan to indulge a little bit today. Will eat at maintenance starting tomorrow though
Sam, you continue to inspire. Way to go. You are so practical and thoughtful about your methods along your journey. I always enjoy seeing your posts.2 -
Disappointing but I really didn’t make changes this week. I may try doing two healthy snacks like real fruits and vegetables before reaching for a processed snack. Like I must eat two veggies or fruits and then I can have a semi processed snack
. Also have been slacking on food logging, will try to get back on it 3 -
PW 240.2
CW 238.4
HOORAY! I really was happy to see such a great number this week. I am just making small changes right now and they aren't yet consistent day to day. I passed another one of my classes for my masters program so I am making good progress. I have a course a month planned but I am getting them done quicker. I was able to get in a few walks this week too. I had some good food moments and some not so good food moments. Ordered a cookie at a coffee shop drive thru and they handed me a cookie the size of my face. It was delicious but then I didn't feel so great.
Still dealing with stress. The husband's job situation still has bumps and risks not panning out. So I have a sad hubby on my hands. The freezer in my fridge died and can't be repaired for a month, pets to the vet and a car acting up. Lots of deep breaths. My work is really coming around and we have finally hit some middle ground between the boss and staff. Next weeks theme at preschool is dinosaurs and what's not to love about that!8 -
CW 162.4
Well, every week can't be as good as last week.4 -
collegelyfe17 wrote: »Disappointing but I really didn’t make changes this week. I may try doing two healthy snacks like real fruits and vegetables before reaching for a processed snack. Like I must eat two veggies or fruits and then I can have a semi processed snack. Also have been slacking on food logging, will try to get back on it
SORRY! Meant to say I now weigh 192
3 -
This is a bit of a slippery slope. When I was at my worst weight, but trying really really hard to lose, I told my doctor that "I eat really well. Then I eat badly.". It is not a winning plan! The processed or whatever semi-processed might be are not a reward for eating the veggies and fruits. If you add them up, it is just too many calories, most of the time. If you really want the treat - make that number of calories and macros work within your plan for the day. If you want the bigger volume for the same calories, go for the veggies and fruits. You can't really have both - sorry!collegelyfe17 wrote: »Disappointing but I really didn’t make changes this week. I may try doing two healthy snacks like real fruits and vegetables before reaching for a processed snack. Like I must eat two veggies or fruits and then I can have a semi processed snack. Also have been slacking on food logging, will try to get back on it2 -
I just had a wonderful evening with a group of women I have known for just about 30 years. We all met through the midwives who were there when our children were born, and they were both there tonight! We talked about our mothers, and had some great moments of connection, wonder, and confusion. It was so good to get together after this lonely time. We also had one younger woman there who is the partner of our host's son. Food, wine, the big moon, and great company. Perfect!
Here we are to finish off another week. Saturday people are you ready?
@eggfreak
@kellie_erin
@veronica1359
Remaining Friday weigh-ins:
@Steph1498
@Pearl4686
@gak71
@EvMakesChanges
@ells_bellz
Two more weeks to pull up our socks and make March a month of progress! Tally ho!4 -
@jugar I did notice it was much brighter in the window the last couple of nights but only after your post did I realize that tonight is the full moon, the last one before the end of winter.
We also had a gathering of friends tonight and I did my best to be conscious of the calories and I wore my tight pants instead of my loose pants to make sure I didn't get too comfy and over indulge. I think I succeeded and since tomorrow is a rain storm, I plan to get in a good workout and some self-care. Spring cleaning, here I come!5 -
PlaneMonkey wrote: »happimess01 wrote: »CW - 169.8 lbs
weight should be up next week because I plan to indulge a little bit today. Will eat at maintenance starting tomorrow though
Sam, you continue to inspire. Way to go. You are so practical and thoughtful about your methods along your journey. I always enjoy seeing your posts.
I wish I was this guy but I am not. My approach is sadly more reactive than preventative. I want to lose all the weight right this instant so I keep having days where I overeat. Then I either lower my intake the next day or move to maintenance for a bit.4 -
PW=87,9Kg
CW=88,3Kg3 -
@jugar
PW 160.1
CW 162.1
Surprisingly, I'm not upset about this gain - I think because I completely knew that what I was intaking in the last week was ridiculous. Starting a new week feeling like maybe I can get back in the good rhythm I need to. A big walk yesterday is a start. Prepped up some salads today. And maybe it's partly because a little layer of stress is lifted - my mother has had her feeding tube removed (for good reasons - able to swallow, appetite returned & tolerating chemo very well).
@BlissfulK you asked about people who live with others on different feeding regimes...it is hard. My mother focuses on gaining/maintaining her weight, I prepare food for my dad's daily menus, and then try to stick to only what I have for my regime. Too much exposure for temptation for me.
@micki48 I hope you've 'landed' and can take a deep breath that the move is over. Of course, the worry for your sister is an even heavier load. Hugs from Massachusetts.
@jugar I rarely click on the link to see the other team results...if it were back in the feed again, I do look, doesn't bother me that it takes up half a page. I'm not terribly competitive but it does feel nice to see your name up there now and then.
The chart below shows my struggle to maintain this last year. I'd be happy just to get back to where I was last March.
8 -
Surprisingly, I'm not upset about this gain - I think because I completely knew that what I was intaking in the last week was ridiculous. Starting a new week feeling like maybe I can get back in the good rhythm I need to. A big walk yesterday is a start. Prepped up some salads today. And maybe it's partly because a little layer of stress is lifted - my mother has had her feeding tube removed (for good reasons - able to swallow, appetite returned & tolerating chemo very well).
This is great news about your mother - you both must be relieved and feeling more hopeful.4 -
@micki48 Hope the drive to the new place went well. I hope unpacking is more fun (or at least less stressful) than packing. This new phase of your life is starting now. Wishing you and the family all the best in settling in. Thinking of your sister as well.
@conleywoods Congrats on the great weigh-in this week. Sounds like you are making good progress and finding ways to manage with the stress levels at home. Hoping things turn around for your husband soon.
@PlaneMonkey Interesting strategy on the pants - good idea! I am almost ready to go buy a new pair of jeans a size down and notice some of the largest size I have now are starting to feel loose. It's definitely not motivating to be wearing baggy clothes at the best of times but I never thought about the mental side of leaving yourself too much room to overeat - nothing worse than feeling like you're bulging out of pants!! Good idea.
@happimess01 "I want to lose all the weight right this instant" oh my Sam no truer words have been spoken! The long game is so hard to stay focused on when the taste of what's yet to come feels so close!! Like Courtney said, you are incredibly inspiring and one of my motivational rocks on this group! Keep bringing your realness - your journey can teach us all something.
@eggfreak So happy to hear about your Mom! Also thinking perhaps your peace with your weight result this week might just be exactly what you need to get back into the rhythm. Looking forward to following your progress the next couple of weeks!
Not much to report here. My routine life as I know it has come to a complete standstill. I got through my workweek as best I could and now I'm in bed resting. Netflix, books, magazines, and sleep. I struggled the first day or two mentally (but maybe I should exercise!!! but maybe a small workout wouldn't hurt!!! but maybe it's okay to stay on my deficit even though I'm hungry and my body clearly needs more calories to heal!!!)
But then I reset. This is my first time being sick since I got into my new habits, so it's hard to have them sidelined. But of course, this (or many other things) will do that.
What CAN I control?
That I eat at or below maintenance. I am not focused on losing right now. But I don't need to comfort with food, eat more than my body needs, and gain.
So, that's all folks. Hydration, eating on plan, and resting. And you bet I'm just absolutely ITCHING to reintroduce exercise in just as soon as I can.
My husband, prince that he is, has been doting on me as always. Nice to have good care when you feel like garbage.
Enjoy the Saturday all.. the sun is absolutely SHINING outside so I'm having a bit of FOMO... not gonna lie. We were supposed to be snowshoeing today and at the bike and outdoor show tomorrow.... old me would have been totally happy to be lounging in a bed instead. I truly have changed!
6 -
CW: 186.4
I saw some lower numbers earlier in the week but feeling okay about this. I've started logging things again and have felt way better this week. Hopefully next week will bring a slightly bigger loss, but I know I'm doing what I need to and the scale sometimes doesn't always reflect this right away.4 -
The Week 4 Group Challenge for March is open and will begin tomorrow, Sunday, March 20th! Hope you'll join us for Challenge Bingo!
Here's the link:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10859342/march-week-4-group-challenge-challenge-bingo#latest
Jessica1 -
@micki48 that's great news about your sister - fingers crossed for a speedy recovery. I hope your move is going well!
@jugar I never go looking at the results. I like to see who's doing particularly well in our team, but don't particularly care about the people I don't 'know'. I used to try and take part in the challenges so would 'meet' people from other groups then, but often now those challenges feel like too much commitment. I love our team chats and that's enough for me.
That's great @planemonkey. Sounds like a great excuse to get out on the boat to me
@kali225 please do join me with these mini challenges!
@eggfreak I've managed to flip the switch this week but I still don't really understand why or how. Maybe I'm overthinking it and it was as simple as my decision to do (or not do) 5 things. Fantastic news about your mother!
@ashleycarole86 I'm sorry you have covid - hope you feel better soon! Have you thought about doing a little stretching/mobility routine? I know you hate to be inactive, so it could be a great opportunity to do something really gentle but still massively beneficial for your body - the kind of stuff that often we can disregard because it doesn't feel like much of a workout.
@conleywoods it sounds like you're smashing your masters, which is amazing considering everything else you have going on.
@collegelyfe17 logging is definitely the key, I think. At least then if you go over your calorie goal, it's an informed decision and I would go over by less than if I were having a free-for-all.
I'm sorry if I've missed anyone; I have had most of the week to catch up on. Work was hellish this week. I remember Monday being OK, then the proverbial hit at my customer on Tuesday and it took until Friday morning to have it fully resolved - 'it' was business critical so lots of pressure! I've also taken on a new customer and should be splitting my time 50/50, so felt bad that I wasn't able to do so. Away from work, it was OH's last week at training school (he graduated top of the group so very proud!) but that of course means we're closer to him starting shifts so more uncertainty and therefore more stress. However...
Action plan:
1. Cold turkey on the chocolate until Easter (cereal bars, chocolate mousses and desserts if eating out are allowed, but no chocolate bars)
2. No eating after 9pm
3. 2L minimum of water every day
4. Minimum of 30 minutes exercise or 5,000 steps each day
5. Stay within calorie goal (requires tracking) - no eating exercise calories unless we're eating out
1. I haven't had any chocolate and I don't miss it at all. If anything, I'm enjoying the mousses (91 calories each) even more.
2. I've had one day where I've eaten after 9pm - that was yesterday when my sister stayed over and we had a girls night with a movie and snacks, so I did it without realising and will try to be more mindful.
3. Water consumption is up. I've had at least 2L, but ideally would be pushing 3L a day so something I can work towards.
4. I've been for three runs this week, plus a walk, my training session on Tuesday and I've done over 5000 steps today. Two of the runs were continuous (i.e. no walking) and I was reminded that I actually start to enjoy it after ~2.5km to warm up - only seems to work if it's continuous running though! Doing a 10K with my friend tomorrow...
5. I went over my goal on Tuesday, and I think I need to reassess my diet on those days as I'm always hungry due to getting up so early. I did however go to bed hungry (rather than eat after 9pm), and on Thursday I chose not to eat up to my goal for Friday. I went over Friday and today as we've eaten out both days, but when I've finished writing this, I'm going to pre-log the food for the coming week and plan my lunches so I don't go over.
I had a small gain on the scales this morning (and probably will tomorrow!) but am way below where I was last Monday, so feeling pretty on track again.
5 -
@DD265 I love your 5-step plan and your detailed report on how it is going. Getting into the nitty-gritty of whatever plan we're working on is always helpful and inspiring. The control feels good, even if the hunger doesn't! Keep up the great work.
I'm feeling frustrated from lack of exercise these days too - the snow is too soft for snowshoeing, but too deep for walking. Wherever there is no snow, there is deep mud or shallow mud with a thick layer of ice under it just to keep you in fine cursing form. The vocabulary gets plenty of exercise, but it is just not pleasant at all for all the rest of me. I can drive down to town and walk around on the paved roads, but that bores me to bits. I have done that for a couple of days, but today I had no inclination to get in the car for any reason. This is when I wish I had a gym nearby! There are some not too far away, but it is only for a few weeks that the outdoor conditions are this bad. I still do my Pilates and kettlebell stuff, and I'll bike tonight - but I miss the sweaty snowshoe sessions! I'm actually looking at ads for elliptical trainers...
Week 3 is coming to a close! let's get the last few weigh-ins done please
@Steph1498
@Pearl4686
@gak71
@EvMakesChanges
@ells_bellz
Thanks!2
This discussion has been closed.